PDA

[ pee-dee-ey ]

abbreviation for

1. Informal. public display of affection: an act or instance of kissing, holding hands, caressing, etc., outside of private or intimate settings:

   My partner and I try to avoid PDA at work-related parties.

2. personal digital assistant: a handheld computer, often using a pen or stylus, that provides organizational software, such as an appointment calendar, and often communications hardware.

PDA

abbreviation for

1. personal digital assistant

PDA

/ pē′dē-ā′ /

1. Short for personal digital assistant. A lightweight, handheld computer, typically employing a touch-sensitive screen rather than a keyboard, generally used for storing information such as addresses or schedules. Many PDAs include handwriting recognition software, some support voice recognition, and some have an internal cell phone and modem to link with other computers or networks.